Aarhus Theatre, theatre in Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus Theatre is a theatre building in central Aarhus that brings together four stages under one roof. The building was designed in the Art Nouveau style, with curved lines, chandeliers, and gold accents throughout the interior.
The building was completed in 1900 by Danish architect Hack Kampmann, who was asked to design a new home for the city's theatre as the old one could no longer cope. Kampmann drew on the national romantic movement, which was widespread in Denmark at the time.
The theatre has a drama school attached to it, making it a place where students train and perform alongside professional productions. On many evenings, the audience watches future actors take their first steps on a proper stage.
The theatre sits in the heart of the city and is easy to reach on foot from most central areas. The season generally runs from September through June, so a visit fits naturally into any autumn or spring trip.
The old theatre was nicknamed Svedekassen, which translates roughly as the sweat box, because the building was cramped and unbearably hot in summer. The name stuck in local memory long after the old building was gone.
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